South American mining news
Ivanhoe Electric and SQM enter into Typhoon™ driven mineral exploration and collaboration agreement in Chile to explore for new copper deposits
Ivanhoe Electric has executed a definitive collaboration and exploration agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile to explore for copper in northern Chile.
World Mining Congress places the mining challenge on the agenda at the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia
Within the framework of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF), Dr. Doris Hiam-Gálvez, PhD, FCAE, Program Chair of World Mining Congress 2026, took part in the Great Debate entitled “What happened to the nation builders?”, where she offered a profound reflection on the role of mining in national development.
Brazilian Nickel Limited signs offtake MoU with Westwin Elements to strengthen US critical minerals supply chain
Brazilian Nickel Limited (BRN), a private company focused on the development of primary nickel and cobalt production in Brazil, has announced that it has signed a non-binding agreement with Westwin Elements (Westwin) to supply high-grade Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP).
Ausenco to revitalise Jervois nickel and cobalt refinery
Ausenco has mobilised its technical team to implement the Jervois project in São Paulo, taking on responsibility for the engineering, up to pre-commissioning, of the nickel and cobalt refinery.
Iván Arriagada, the Chair of the ICMM, will be part of the World Mining Congress 2026 in Peru
The World Mining Congress 2026 (WMC) continues to consolidate a high-level programme with the presence of leaders who define the direction of global mining.
A global innovation leader and driving force for agile geoscience in mining to speak at the World Mining Congress 2026 in Lima
The founder of Australia’s most valuable space technology company, Flavia Tata Nardini, will travel to Peru to speak at the World Mining Congress 2026, to be held at the Lima Convention Center from 24 – 26 June.
GMR Year-In-Review: Jan/Feb 2025
Catch-up on Austin Powder’s cover story and more from GMR January/February 2025 – Abraham Lindo, Austin Powder, Panama, provides some technical learnings and takeaways from a major copper mine project in Latin America.
Codelco and Hexagon sign agreement to develop and implement advanced technological solutions in mining
Codelco and Hexagon have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets the foundation for a strategic partnership focused on exploring, developing, validating, and implementing advanced technological solutions throughout the corporation’s operations.
Jeonbuk National University researcher proposes a two-stage decision-making framework of lithium governance in Latin America
In a recent study published in the journal The Extractive Industries and Society, researchers have proposed a two-stage decision-making framework explaining why Latin American countries take sharply different approaches to governing their lithium industries.
How AI is reshaping early-stage mineral exploration
Montero Mining is playing a leading role in defining the application of AI in early-stage mineral exploration by providing a real-world testing ground for advanced technologies in Chile.